# IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
> MSHA accident `220090970025` · 09/24/2008 · Energy West Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
- **Operator:** Energy West Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4200121](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4200121)
## Narrative

On 9-24-2008 a dust ignition occurred in the 5th L miner section.  MSHA was immediately notified and an investigation conducted.  It was found that the water sprays had been plugged on several water sprays and the bits had also been worn.  The company thought this had been submitted but after a review it was found the report had not been filed.  This report is to correct the error.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*